Cost of living in San Luis Potosi is 6% higher than in Medellin (without rent).
Rent in San Luis Potosi is 6% cheaper than in Medellin.
Cost of living including rent in San Luis Potosi is very similar to Medellin.
Food in San Luis Potosi is 29% more expensive than in Medellin.
Transport in San Luis Potosi is 33% cheaper than in Medellin.
| San Luis Potosi | Medellin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Luis Potosi | Medellin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.28 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.1 $ | 24 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.24 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.56 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.21 $ | 0.98 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.55 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.09 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.8 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.79 $ | 2.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.8 $ | 43 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25.1 $ | 35.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.62 $ | 5.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.04 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.81 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 2.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.7 $ | 45.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.9 $ | 70.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
26.8 $ | 21.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 295 $ | 300 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 589 $ | 646 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 400 $ | 436 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 641 $ | 864 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 303 $ | 1,473 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 913 $ | 1,403 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 700 $ | 417 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.55 % | 15.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.7 $ | 27 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.25 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Haircut | 9.67 $ | 8.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.1 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.8 $ | 56.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 147 $ | 239 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,632 $ | 6,129 $ |